Colorado Mesothelioma Doctors, Cancer Centers and Treatment

People diagnosed with mesothelioma who live in Colorado have access to a number of quality health care options. Conventional mesothelioma treatments available in Colorado include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Beyond these conventional treatments, clinical trials may currently be recruiting pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma patients in Colorado.

We have listed top mesothelioma doctors that practice in Colorado as well as the top cancer care centers in the state. A number of local cancer support services have been included as well for your convenience. Read more about health care options available to you in Colorado below.

Colorado Mesothelioma Statistics

484

Mesothelioma Deaths, 1999 - 2015

85

Asbestosis Deaths, 1999 - 2015

569

Total Deaths, 1999 - 2015

Top Colorado Mesothelioma Cancer Centers

Quality cancer treament services are available at the following mesothelioma cancer centers in Colorado. More detailed information about each cancer center is available by clicking on the appropriate a cancer center detail link.

Aurora, CO

The University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center specializing in treating mesothelioma and lung cancer.

Top Colorado Mesothelioma Doctors

We have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors that practice in the state of Colorado. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations, and office locations.

Dr. Robert C. Doebele is a member of the thoracic malignancies program at the University of Colorado Cancer Center. His research is focused on the treatment of thoracic malignancies such as mesothelioma.

Dr. W. Thomas Purcell is a medical oncologist at the University of Colorado Cancer Center where he focuses on treating lung malignancies and researching and developing new cancer treatment drugs.

Occasionally, mesothelioma patients will travel to other states to meet with top mesothelioma doctors and thoracic surgeons across the country. These experts will usually concentrate on a particular mesothelioma type within their practice.

Locate Cancer Support Services in Colorado

The following cancer support services may be of help to you while you are receiving treatment for mesothelioma in Colorado. Support services for mesothelioma patients include patient transport, temporary housing, physical therapy and counseling.

Colorado Treatment Support Services

Counseling & Support Groups

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers(Denver)
303-385-2003

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers(Boulder)
303-385-2003

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers(Pueblo)
719-296-6000

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers(Longmont)
303-385-2003

University of Colorado Health(Fort Collins)
970-237-7700

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers(Aurora)
303-385-2003

Dorcy Cancer Center(Pueblo)
719-557-5423

Long-Term Housing

Ray of Hope Cancer Foundation(Denver)
720-238-5401

John Zay Guest House(Colorado Springs)
719-633-8855

St. Christopher House(Denver)
720-917-9900

Brent's Place(Aurora)
720-343-2800

Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance(Denver)
720-229-0303

Ronald McDonald House(Aurora)
720-324-2400

Patient Transport

Memorial Hospital Central(Colorado Springs)
800-763-4373

Beo Personal Care(Pueblo)
719-544-3330

Colorado Non-Emergency Medical Transportation(Boulder)
855-264-6368

Colorado Springs Mobility(Colorado Springs)
719-385-0200

Physical Therapy

University of Colorado Health(Fort Collins)
970-237-7700

Vail Valley Medical Center(Vail)
970-569-7777

Oncology Rehab(Aurora)
720-306-8261

Oncology Rehab(Denver)
720-306-8261

Oncology Rehab(Englewood)
720-306-8261

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute(Denver)
303-839-6000

Financial Assistance for Mesothelioma Treatment

The costs associated with mesothelioma treatment can add up quickly. Additionally, many people may need to take time off work or stop working altogether to deal with their cancer diagnosis.

The table below provides cost estimates for some of the procedures commonly used in diagnosing and treating mesothelioma.

Common Costs Associated with Treating Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Diagnosis & Treatment Costs

Approximate Cost Range

Diagnostic Imaging (CT, PET, MRI)

$800 – $1,600 per scan

Needle Biopsy

$500 – $700

Thoracoscopy or Pleuroscopy (lungs) or Laparoscopy (abdomen)

$3,600 – $5,000

Thoracotomy (lungs) or Laparotomy (abdomen)

$7,800 – $7,900

Surgery – Lobectomy/Pneumonectomy (removal of part or all of a lung)

$13,000 – $17,000

Radiation

$7,000 – $12,000

Chemotherapy – Pemetrexed (Alimta®)

$37,000 – $50,000

Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

$700 – $1,000

Note: The above table does not factor in insurance payments and reimbursements. Costs are estimated using data from the FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup tool, Healthcare Bluebook, and other sources.

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